MDC² Park Gliwice has received confirmation of the highest possible rating – Outstanding – in the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification. The development comprises three buildings with a total area exceeding 58,000 sqm on a 13.4-hectare site. The project was commissioned in Q4 2023. Companies such as Rohlig SUUS – one of the fastest growing logistics operators in Poland and AFL – an information technology company, have leased space in the development.
“Our common goal was to create a space that not only meets the needs of tenants but also contributes to protecting the environment. The fact that we have achieved this is the result of the hard work of the entire team and proof that responsible investments can benefit both people and nature,” says Anna Szelc, Director, of Investments, Invesco Real Estate.
MDC² Park Gliwice exemplifies a successful investment in a revitalized post-industrial urban area. It was built on a former railway site that served as a prefabricated house factory. The project involved site remediation and preparation to make it suitable for the new development.
“Achieving the highest BREEAM rating is a huge success for us. This proves that our sustainability efforts are producing a tangible effect. Thanks to the use of state-of-the-art technologies and sustainable construction practices, MDC² Park Gliwice remains at the forefront of this type of speculative development, setting the best example for the entire warehouse market in Poland,” says Katarzyna Dudzik, Development Director, MDC².
In terms of the operation of the building, the MDC² provides comprehensive, energy-efficient solutions to ensure tenant comfort, and service efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the development. A life cycle analysis (LCA) of materials was used to assess the environmental impact of the investment and products with EPD environmental declarations were used.
The JWA team is responsible for carrying out the certification process.
“We congratulate MDC² Park Gliwice for achieving the highest Outstanding rating in BREEAM certification. This unique award highlights excellence in logistics building design. MDC² Park Gliwice fulfils the key tenets of Poland’s sustainable warehouse development strategy for the evolution of the business,” says Olga Więckowska, BREEAM NC International Assessor and Sustainability Expert at JWA.
